The Bill Arnold Show

What is heresy and why does it still matter? Philosopher Ken Samples shares why the early church cared so much about it, how we can guard the truth without being harsh, if heresy still exists today, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Why is the book of Chronicles imporant? Isn't it just copied from Samuel and Kings? Professor David T. Lamb joins the show to discuss the structure, genealogies, life of King David, and more from the book of 1 Chronicles. He also shares why it's a good idea to spend time reading it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We think we know the Bible in the correct context, and then we hear something that makes us question a belief we've had our whole lives. Professor Gary Manning Jr. joins the show to provide some new insights into Scripture including the book of John, specifically spending time in John 10:10, as well as discussing the life of Saul and the life of Paul, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on May 12, 2025

We are the problem. But Jesus can save us from ourselves. Pastor Jed Coppenger joins the show to share from his new book "Fake Christianity: 10 Traps of an Inauthentic Faith (and How to Avoid Them)". Ray Comfort, Founder & CEO of Living Waters then joins to talk about repentance. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. On the Faith Radio Day of Prayer and Praise they discuss if there is an appropriate or inappropriate time to pray, hearing from God during prayer, His audible voice, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. On the Faith Radio Day of Prayer and Praise they discuss praying for others, why God may be saying no to our prayers, His genorosity, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What happens to the brain when you pray in certain ways? Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins to discuss the neuroscience behind prayer, and the role hope plays in psychological resilience. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

God is infinitely good and our enjoyment in Him should be the ultimate end to all our desires. Dr. Alex McFarland shares if it's possible to enjoy God while seeking things from Him. Later, Bill is joined by friend Patrick Albanese as they discuss having a joyful heart, and the dangers of worrying. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are roughly 87 unique prophecies in the Old Testament to the coming of the Messiah. And every single one of them is fulfilled in the New Testament. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who continues this study by looking at each prophecy one by one. For the 87 unique prophecies document: Click Here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Just days away from the Faith Radio Day of Prayer and Praise, Justin Jeppesen of Strategic Renewal joins the show to discuss being specific with our prayers, explain that God's answers are always better than our requests, share that we should always be learning more about prayer, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many common problems within relationships, but thankfully, there are ways we can work towards overcoming them. Dr. Todd Mulliken discusses the difference between serving vs score keeping, the dangers of building a case against someone, how to accept the differences in people, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on May 2, 2025

The story of Jonah serves as a great reminder that when we try and do things our way instead of listening to God, it ends poorly. Pastor Brent McDougal joins Bill to discuss the lessons learned in Jonah 1-2, how to trust in God, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on May 5, 2025

Everyone has a calling that God has given them, and it's our responsibility to live a life worthy to that calling. Pastor Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to discuss Ephesians 4:1-16, how we mature as followers of Christ, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on April 25, 2025

Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, and Thom Berkowitz, who discuss why Jesus chose the wedding at Cana for his first miracle, why he did things a certain way, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share where believers go once they die, that we should want God to prune us, the heart behind fasting, obedience to Christ, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss 2 Samuel 22:21-25, make sense of Isaiah 10:15, explain what kind of authority we have today as Christians, examine Revelation 18, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Perhaps you know someone who has begun the process of deconstructing their faith. What does it all entail? Author and apologetic specialist Dr. Doug Groothuis joins Bill once again to share what deconstructing your faith means, why it's becoming more popular, and everything we need to know about it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We open up "Ask the Professor," as former Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. He explains the meaning of 2 Samuel 7:14, what he loves about the book of Daniel, talks about James 3, studies 1 Kings 3:16-28, Matthew 7:21-23, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There seems to be no end of theological questions about the Christian faith. Theologian Millard Erickson and author of "Introducing Christian Doctrine" joins the show to discuss the Lord being the source of truth, Phillipians 3:10, Matthew 13:1-17, what sin is, if God gives us more than we can handle, breaking strongholds after coming to faith in Christ, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

It's never a good feeling when we forget something. The Bible is filled with admonitions to remember. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins Bill to share how we can better remember the past, others, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Could the pain in our lives be producing something for God's purpose? Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to to reflect on his 38th spiritual birthday, share his ongoing discovery of adult ADHD, explore God's refining work through adversity, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Is there any gray area between heaven and hell? What is the line between following and not following Jesus? How important is right doctrine? What happens to the people who don't have knowledge about Christianity? Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins Bill to discuss the questions that are being asked by the next generation. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on March 11, 2025

Being a know-it-all isn't a fruit of the Spirit. So how do we develop the discipline of teachability? Professor and author A.J. Swoboda joins the show to share from his new book "A Teachable Spirit: The Virtue of Learning from Strangers, Enemies, and Absolutely Anyone". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here *This conversation originally took place on April 25, 2025

After a brief hiatus, Bill is joined by friend Patrick Albanese as they read Psalms 103 together, and encourage us to not delay important tasks. Later, Author Phil Zielke details his incredible story of surviving cancer, how God helped him endure it all, and more from his book "Seeing the Good In It". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here *The conversation with Phil Zielke originally took place on April 23, 2025

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by breaking down the Lord's prayer, share the access we have to our heavenly father, discuss how we should read the Bible, if God gives us protection on this earth, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They begin by discussing when believers will receive their glorified bodies, what the Millennium will look like, study Genesis 21:8-21, share if there are levels to hell, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In James 1 we are told to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Yet we seem to do the exact opposite. Dr. Glenn Pickering shares why most of the arguments we have could be considered crazy, the desire of not wanting to be wrong, how to find the win-win solution, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What does it mean to share the Gospel? Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to discuss how we share our faith and leave the results up to God. Professor Anna Rask Emison then joins the show to finish discussing her recent trip with students to Greece and Turkey as they studied the Biblical history of the land. For part 1 of Anna Rask Emison's talk: Click Here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are roughly 87 unique prophecies in the Old Testament to the coming of the Messiah. And every single one of them is fulfilled in the New Testament. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who continues this study by looking at each prophecy one by one. For the 87 unique prophecies document: Click Here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Are there different kinds of sin? What do the scriptures teach? Pastor Jonathan Bourman joins the show to discuss the crucifixion found in Luke 23:26-34 as he shares the severity of unknown sin, and how it should bring us to a place of praising the grace of Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We think we know the Bible in the correct context, and then we hear something that makes us question a belief we've had our whole lives. Professor Gary Manning Jr. joins the show to provide some new insights into Scripture including the book of John, specifically spending time in John 10:10, as well as discussing the life of Saul and the life of Paul, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Reflecting on our memories, especially from a young age, is important for growth, whether they are good or bad. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins the show to discuss how we experiance healing from hurt, what our childhood memories could be saying about us, and the importance to not minimize our feelings from the past. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The Church today has lost its way. We've pursued the wrong priorities, put our hope in personalities, and elevated popularity over spiritual maturity. How can we be more truthful and transparent with each other? Pastor and Author Glenn Packiam joins the show to share from his new book "What's a Christian, Anyway?: Finding Our Way in an Age of Confusion and Corruption". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on April 30, 2025

Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, and Thom Berkowitz, who explain why the Jews don't accept Jesus, the best way to bring them to faith in Christ, the rise of antisemitism, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They explain that sin loves the darkness, how to find true contentment, discuss if there is a revival happening in our country, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing if there are different levels to heaven, explain that anyone who is in Christ is an overcomer, share if we can lose our salvation, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The enemy wants us to doubt God's goodness. Pastor Jeff Schreve joins to discuss his new book "The Devil's Newsroom: Muting Satan's Fake News & Tuning in to God's Truth". Professor Anna Rask Emison then joins the show to discuss her recent trip with students to Greece and Turkey as they studied the Biblical history of the land. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

What is our motivation for worshiping God? Pastor Walter Hill joins Bill to discuss the difference between praising the Lord publically and privately, as well as the dangers of being motivated by anything our than our love for Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Courage is being terrified but still doing the right thing. Author Ken Harrison joins Bill to discuss this, the difference between the voice of God and Satan, the importance of having conversations outside our comfort zone, and more, sharing once again from his book "A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World: Live a Life Without Waste, Regret, or Anything Unfinished". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength right? But is that statement more than just a good thing to post on social media? Our segment of one hour one verse is back as Pastor Dave Ryerson joins to put Philippians 4:13 in the correct context and share how it's one of the most spiritually enriching texts for our spiritual and mental health. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Do we sometimes fail as Christians to place Jesus in the proper context when it comes to the trinity? Philosopher Ken Samples joins the show to discuss why The Book of Common Prayer can be a great resource for our personal devotions. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The story of Jonah serves as a great reminder that when we try and do things our way instead of listening to God, it ends poorly. Pastor Brent McDougal joins Bill to discuss the lessons learned in Jonah 1-2, how to trust in God, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Life is filled with highs and lows from the moment we are born. The best example of this in the Bible may be through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins live in studio to discuss the life of Joseph and God's plan for our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on April 22, 2025

There are many common problems within relationships, but thankfully, there are ways we can work towards overcoming them. Dr. Todd Mulliken discusses the difference between serving vs score keeping, the dangers of building a case against someone, how to accept the differences in people, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share the best place to start if you're reading the Bible for the first time, discuss if the Garden of Eden is still somewhere on earth, if you can accept Jesus on your death bed and be saved, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on February 27, 2025

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing the trust we can have in God, study 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, explain the importance of reading the Bible in the correct context, what true worship is meant to be, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on February 27, 2025

The Church today has lost its way. We've pursued the wrong priorities, put our hope in personalities, and elevated popularity over spiritual maturity. How can we be more truthful and transparent with each other? Pastor and Author Glenn Packiam joins the show to share from his new book "What's a Christian, Anyway?: Finding Our Way in an Age of Confusion and Corruption". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Everyone has a calling that God has given them, and it's our responsibility to live a life worthy to that calling. Pastor Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to discuss Ephesians 4:1-16, how we mature as followers of Christ, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are roughly 87 unique prophecies in the Old Testament to the coming of the Messiah. And every single one of them is fulfilled in the New Testament. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who starts this new study by explaining how all of scripture points to Jesus, what prophecy is, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

In Acts 9:1-19 Saul is greeted by the Lord in one of the most powerful events ever recorded. Pastor Brent Kuhlman joins the show to discuss this and more. Later Pastor Josh Moody shares about his ministry and new program on Faith Radio "God Centered Life". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now